Ostrogotic Italy. Theia (552-553 AD). AR Half Siliqua in the name of Anastasius I, Ticinum mint, 552 AD. Obv. Diademed bust right, wearing Ostrogothic-style garment. Rev. D N/ THEI/A REX in three lines; all within wreath. MEC - . Cf. COI 751 = MIB 69b2 (quarter siliqua). AR. g. 1.26 mm. 14.50 RRR. Extremely rare. Unlisted in the standard references and apparently unpublished. Good VF.